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21 Great Toys to Beat March Break Boredom

Keep the littles busy with some great toys this March Break...you'll be glad you did.

Has the upcoming week with the kids at home got you a bit nervous? Worried they won’t have enough to do? We’ve got the answer: your little one’s March Break will fly by with all the fun they’re having with these toys…so much that you might even join in!

<h1>Sands Alive</h1><br />
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<p>You have to feel this living sand to believe it. Non-toxic and antibacterial, this toy has the consistency of dough, but is completely dry. Kids can mould it, then break their creations with the touch of a finger. Won't stain and is easy to remove from hands.</p><br />
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<p>Sands Alive, various prices, available at <a href="http://www.mastermindtoys.com/Sands-Alive-Indoor-Sand.aspx" target="_blank">Mastermind Toys</a>.</p>

<h1>Mini Kick Seat</h1><br />
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<p>A ride-on scooter-like toy with three different age-appropriate configurations. The short hooped handlebar and saddle allow toddlers as young as 12 months to ride and with the removal of the seat and the addition of T-bar steering it accommodates kids up to six years old. Available in pink and blue.</p><br />
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<p>Mini Kick Seat, $160, Kickboard Canada, <a href="https://www.kickboard.ca/products/mini-micro-3-in-1-kickboard" target="_blank">kickboard.ca.</a></p>

<h1>Ogo Sport Mini</h1><br />
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<p>You’ll be surprised by the amount of fun (and the workout) your kids will have with this simple sports set (looks like two large-pizza-sized trampolines that you use to bounce a ball with). It can be played alone (throwing and catching the Koosh ball to heights of up to 45 metres) or with a partner, or you can round up the neighbourhood and start a street-wide game!</p><br />
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<p>Ogo Sport Mini Super Sports Disk Pack, $30, available at <a href="https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/kids/toys/ogo-sport-mini-super-sports/891381001034-item.html?" target="_blank">Indigo.ca</a></p><br />
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<h1>Star Wars Legendary Jedi Master Yoda</h1><br />
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<p>Train to become a Jedi with Legendary Yoda! Small in size but wise and powerful, Yoda has trained Jedi's like Luke Skywalker for over 800 years. Now it's your turn as Legendary Yoda guides you on the path to becoming a Jedi Master. Standing an impressive 16 inches tall, Yoda's dynamic motorized body movement and full voice recognition make him the most realistic Star Wars toy ever. </p><br />
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p>Legendary Jedi Master Yoda, $91, available at <a href="https://shop.spinmaster.com/store/us/browse/productDetailSingleSku.jsp?productId=p20460" target="_blank">SpinMaster.com</a>.</p>

<h1>Kano – Make a Computer</h1><br />
<p>You may recall this particular item from last year’s gift list for techie kids. This year we’re featuring it again—partly because it really is awesome—because it’s now available at Indigo. If your kids can’t get enough of your computer, put their skills to the test by letting them build an actual computer. This Kano kit gives step by step instructions and kids get to learn what actually goes into making a computer.</p><br/><br />
<p><i>Kano - Make a Computer, or Make a Screen. $200, Available at <a href="https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/electronics/kano-computer-kit/5060402800627-item.html"target=“_blank”>Indigo.ca</a>.</i></p>

<h1>Orb Factory Craft Kits</h1><br />
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<p>If the weather isn’t ideal for outdoor play, make it a craft day with the fantastic assortment of kits from Canadian company Orb Factory. From collage kits and no-sew crafts to baking and more, there is a variety of activities to suit just about any artist in the family. Ages three and up.</p><br />
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<p>Prices vary, available at <a href="http://www.mastermindtoys.com/The-Orb-Factory-My-First-Creative-Collage-Dinos-1.aspx" target="_blank">Mastermindtoys.com</a>.</p>

<h1>It's Magic!</h1><br />
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<p>Learn more than 150 tricks with this amazing magic set! Your wee magicians will use the mysterious Card Box to make ordinary playing cards transform into one another and magically make a die pass through a solid board with the amazing Die Penetration Box.</p><br />
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<p>Fantasma Astounding Magic Set, $40, <a href="http://www.mastermindtoys.com/Fantasma-Astounding-Magic-Set-with-DVD.aspx" target="_blank">MastermindToys.com</a>.</p><br />
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<h1>Lego Friends</h1><br />
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<p>Reignite the Lego love affair in your child with this all-new collection of play sets geared towards girls ages five to nine. While building is still essential, these new sets focus on role play and storytelling and feature new brick colours, character back stories and more lavish decor styling.</p><br />
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<p>Prices range from $6 to $70, Lego, available at <a href="http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/kids/search/?keywords=lego%20friends" target="_blank">Indigo.ca</a>.</p>

<h1>Video Camera</h1><br />
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<p>A great first video camera for kids and is durable enough to handle drops and tumbles. It can go anywhere and do anything kids can do with two included mounts so they can attach it to their bike, skateboard and more.</p><br />
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<p>Kidizoom Action Cam, $70, <a href="http://www.vtechkids.ca/en/product/detail/16684/Kidizoom_Action_Cam___YellowBlack" target="_blank">VTechKids.ca</a>.</p><br />
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<h1>Light Strike toys</h1><br />
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<p>Bring the game of laser tag home with this line of LED devices and targets that can be used for target practice, in one-on-one speed matches or capture-the-flag style with up to four colour-coded teams.</p><br />
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<p>Prices vary, WowWee, available at Zellers, Home Hardware, Sears and Canadian Tire.</p>

<h1>Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon</h1><br />
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<p>Any young Jedi will appreciate building their own ship. Not to mention the retractable ramp and removable cockpit. Let the force be with you, this March Break!</p><br />
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<p>Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon, $180, available at <a href="https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/kids/toys/lego-star-wars-millennium-falcon/673419231619-item.html?" target="_blank">Indigo.ca</a>.</p>

<h1>Heelys</h1><br/><br />
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<p>We don't mind if they wheel around town on these sometimes. And they love that even on short legs they're faster than us. </p><br />
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<p><i>Heelys, $91. Available at <a href ="https://www.liveoutthere.com/heelys-bolt-x2.html" target=_blank">Live Out There</a>.</i></p>

<h1>Best LEGO Kit Ever</h1><br />
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<p>This is the perfect gift for all big and small LEGO fans: a tin containing 52 cards with step-by-step instructions for 20 building projects using bricks you have at home. 'Cuz we know you have a huge bucket full of LEGO and don't know what to do with it anymore. </p><br />
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<p>The Little Box of LEGO Projects Activity Cards, $22, <a href="http://www.mastermindtoys.com/The-Little-Box-of-LEGO-Projects-Activity-Cards.aspx" target="_blank">MastermindToys.com</a>.</p><br />
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